1. Meredith Ware Morrow

2. Founded in 1988 by LSO Members: Janeen Gilliam and Patrice Barnett Approximately 200 members during the 2008-2009 season Managed and monitored by the LYSO Program Director

3. Policy/PracticeChange during 2008-2009 Private Lesson ScholarshipIncreased amount LYSO paid PLS teachers to $10 per lesson, Evaluated personnel in PLS teaching staff Artistic StaffEvaluated personnel employed as LYSO coaching staff Masterclass RehearsalsMoved masterclass rehearsal to later each semester, added coaches presence during full orchestral rehearsal RehearsalsAdded November rehearsals to LYSO schedule Chamber ProgramRe-evaluate chamber coaching staff, recruit new students and raise performance standard

4. Policy/PracticeChange during 2008-2009 LeadershipStudent string section leaders of each orchestra met with their orchestra conductor to discuss their leadership role for the year FundraisingRemoved silent auction fundraiser, added Carol-O-Gram Fundraiser in 2008,

5. Policy/PracticeContribution Alumni/Student ContactCreated a Facebook profile for LYSO, LYSO Alumni Group, and Current LYSO Member Group FundraisingImplemented a new fundraiser (Carol-O- Grams) for 2008

6. Community Support Support of Public Music Teachers Parental Support Communication Musical Knowledge Scheduling Artistic Integrity Funding

7. Staff Current Technology Website